A recent Muskegon Fury home game attracted less than 2,300 spectators.

Why?

The weather was decent, there was nothing else going on and it was a Saturday night.

Where was everyone? There's still the core group of 2,000 who will show up in a blizzard, losing streak or even if they have to break open their piggy bank, but where is everyone else?

That's been a trend this season with crowds down for Fury games.

I've decided to throw out some reasons and hope to generate some comments and/or discussion.

1. Local economy ... Being unemployed or under-employed leaves little or no money for entertainment and that includes hockey games.

2. Winter weather ... Three or four times this season, the winter has been absolutely brutal. Stay home or go out and brave the elements? Most decided to remain home.

3. Muskegon fans are spoiled ... At this point of the season, the Fury are usually at or near the top of the standings. Not this year, although second place is within striking distance.

4. Fury's are struggling at home ... It's been that way much of the season. Usually, the Fury rarely lose at home. This year has been a different story.

5. Scheduling ... The Fury had several home games when big games in other sports were going on. The AFC and NFC championship game was just one example of big sporting events competing with a Fury home game.